Tides Today & Tomorrow in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:58 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 8m at 10:24 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Mar 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:553.19:123.02:44-0.23:06-0.16:356:02Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:272.99:473.03:21-0.13:35-0.16:346:03Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:002.710:243.13:590.04:060.06:326:04Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:372.611:053.14:410.24:400.16:316:05Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:182.411:543.15:290.35:200.16:306:06Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:082.26:240.46:090.26:286:06Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:513.21:082.17:290.57:080.16:276:07Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:573.22:172.18:390.48:160.16:266:08Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:063.44:292.310:470.310:28-0.17:247:09Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:123.65:352.611:480.011:36-0.47:237:10Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:123.86:342.912:41-0.37:227:11Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:083.97:293.312:39-0.71:30-0.67:207:11New Moon12Wed
13Thu7:594.08:213.61:37-1.02:16-0.87:197:12New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:483.99:113.92:32-1.13:01-0.97:187:13New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:363.710:014.03:26-1.03:45-0.97:167:14Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:243.510:514.04:20-0.94:30-0.87:157:15Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:123.111:423.85:14-0.65:15-0.67:147:15Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:032.86:10-0.36:02-0.37:127:16Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:363.612:582.57:090.16:540.07:117:17First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:343.42:002.38:140.37:530.37:097:18First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:393.23:102.19:230.59:000.57:087:19First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:463.04:192.210:290.610:100.67:077:20First Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:493.05:182.311:260.511:120.57:057:20Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:443.06:082.412:130.57:047:21Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:303.16:502.612:050.412:520.37:027:22Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:103.17:272.812:510.21:270.27:017:23Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:463.18:023.01:320.11:580.17:007:23Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:193.18:363.22:110.02:280.06:587:24Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:523.19:093.32:48-0.12:570.06:577:25Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:253.09:433.43:25-0.13:260.06:557:26Full Moon30Sun
31Mon9:582.910:183.54:020.03:560.06:547:27Waning Gibbous31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656496)

Common Questions About Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC today?

Slack tide in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC is approximately 1:41 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC?

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 94% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC?

Tide predictions for Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC?

Tide data for Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8656496. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8656496.

What is the moon phase in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC is Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated). This places Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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